Blogmania Sponsor: Christine and Ethan Rose

Christine & Ethan Rose run Rowan Of The Wood. Gothic & Steampunk fantasy jewelry, fun accessories, and eco-friendly art can be found there. Nothing posted is ever over $50. Many of the creations in the shop are based in Celtic Mythology and British History, as is the award-winning fantasy series by the same name (Rowan of the Wood & Witch on the Water). All creations are handmade by the authors, Christine and Ethan Rose.

They are generously offering multiple items for the Blogmania giveaway. Seriously, they are showing the love to our readers!

First there is this great keychain for all the vampire lovers out there. (We heart vampires!!)



Next up, we have a Steampunk Broken Heart Pendant. This unique pendant is made of polymer clay and antique watch parts. Hang it from a chain or a lapel pin to complete your Steampunk ensemble. You could even attach it to a key chain! Measures approximately 2.5" x 2".

Christine and Ethan are also the author's of a young adult fantasy series and have offered the first two books in the series to a lucky winner! (And they will be autographed by the authors!)


Rowan of the Wood is an Indie Excellence 2009 Award Winner and an National Best Books 2008 Awards Finalist.

After a millennium of imprisonment in his magic wand, an ancient wizard possesses the young boy who released him. When danger is nigh, he emerges from the frightened child to set things right. Both he and the boy try to grasp what has happened to them only to discover a deeper problem. Somehow the wizard’s bride from the ancient past has survived and become something evil.

Witch on the Water: Book Two in the Rowan of the Wood fantasy series

Cullen thought he had enough trouble surviving school, dealing with his miserable home life, and being possessed by Rowan, a 1400-year-old wizard. But when Rowan's wife, the sadistic vampire Fiana, comes back seeking revenge, Cullen and his band of misfits must do what they can to stop her. This time Cullen's favorite teacher is Fiana's first target. Imaginative and poignant, the adventure of Rowan and Cullen thoroughly enchants the reader and is a great series for readers of fantasy, young and old.

Visit their book sites to learn more about the series and read sample chapters.
Rowan of the Wood
Witch on the Water

Check out their shop on etsy for more wonderful jewelry.
Their personal website has some great stuff on it and you can follow Christine on Twitter (we do).

Come back Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST to enter the giveaway!

In My Mailbox (8)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme run by The Story Siren which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.

This week in our mail box....

For Review:
The Strange Case of the Composer and His Judge by Patricia Duncker (Due out July 6, 2010)

Nomansland by Leslie Hauge (Due out June 22, 2010)

Purchased:
Cry Sanctuary (Red Rock Pass series, Book 1) by Moira Rogers

Violet Dawn (Kanner Lake Series, Book 1) by Brandilyn Collins

Library:
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) by Rick Riordan

Dead is So Last Year by Marlene Perez

Winner Announcement for The Prophecy by Dawn Miller

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest!

Congrats to Katelyn of The Bookshelf Sophisticate!

You've won The Prophecy (The Watchers Chronicles, Book 1) by Dawn Miller! An email has already been sent to you, please be sure to respond so we can send your book out.

Waiting on Wednesday (12): Nevermore

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is Nevermore by Kelly Creagh due out August 31, 2010.

Product Description

And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;

And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,

And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;

And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor

Shall be lifted - nevermore!

-- from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he'd rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can't help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look.

Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life.

As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares.

His life depends on it.



What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave a link in the comments section!

Teaser Tuesdays (11): The Red Pyramid

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme that was started by MizB from Should Be Reading.

If you would like to participate in Teaser Tuesday, all you have to do is take the book that you are currently reading and open it to any page. Then you choose any two (2) sentences from that page to share with the rest of us!

This week’s teaser comes from page 20 of The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) by Rick Riordan. Short, simple, and to the point.

”You want us to lock him in?” Sadie asked, suddenly interested. “Brilliant!”

I think I’m gonna love Sadie’s character!

Blogmania Enchanted Eyes Themed Giveaway

See the prizes we've listed so far in our Sponsor Intro Posts:

Christine and Ethan Rose
Studio Meeshel
CuzinsCrafts
The Meadow
Eclectic Reflections
MoonBeamWishes
Creations by Juliann
Dreadful Things by Raven
This Years Girl
O.M. Grey
The Haunted Studio Under the Stairs
Heroes and Criminals Press
Salvaged Expression
Bella Lili Jewelry
My Funky Camelot
London Particulars
Biliana
solocosmo
Shadow of the Wood
Etta Diem's Attic Shop
Magic Lantern by Eluneth
Storyteller Jewelry
Happy Creations by Phoebe
rxletterpress
Miss Bohemia's Vampire Kisses
Mizzdraconia

We will be hosting an “Enchanted Eyes” themed giveaway for Blogmania. I am working on putting together the prizes for our blog's participation in the spectacular 48 hour world wide, web wide event, Blogmania - which is being held Sept. 15 + 16th, 2010. Participating blogs and shops can expect a minimum of views well into the 1,000s during the next few months as a direct result of the buzz surrounding this event.

As the majority of our blog views come from those that are fans of the fantasy and paranormal genre - we are looking to put together a collection of items and shops where they could find unique and beautiful gift ideas for their upcoming holiday shopping.

I've already secured a number of items from wonderful artists and writers and will be posting an update with information about them and the items they are generously donating to the giveaway. If you or someone you know would be willing to offer an item and mail it directly to the winner before the end of September {I will contact you with the winner's contact info}, then, in exchange, we will offer your store PR for the next three months in the form of blog posts, fb links, tweets, and forum discussions that include your shop's link and will remain in frequent contact with you throughout the promo and giveaway period - Which runs NOW through when the holiday shopping season begins - perfect timing!

***If you would like to accept this offer***

Please email me at booksake(at)yahoo(dot)com with “Enchanted Eyes" in the subject line and include the item and shop link in the email. Don’t forget that time is of the essence for the PR.

Thank You-
Jessica

You can check out more about Blogmania at any of these locations.
http://blogmaniaevent.blogspot.com/

http://betweenthelinesandmore.blogspot.com/2010/04/blogmania-hosted-by-between-pages.html

http://twitter.com/Blogmania2010

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BLOGMANIA/106989816004378

***SAVE THE DATES***

Sept 15 12:01am - 11:59pm Sept 16 EST

In My Mailbox (7)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme run by The Story Siren which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.



For Review:

Proust’s Overcoat by Lorenza Foschini
Burned:House of Night (Book 7) by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

Purchased:
His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1) by Naomi Novik
The Glades by Clifton Campbell

Contest:
The Mist by Carla Neggers
Highway to Hell (Maggie Quinn: Girl VS. Evil) by Rosemary Clement-Moore (freshfiction)

Library Loan:
The Burning BridgeThe Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 2 – by John Flanagan
Dead Is a State of Mind – Marlene Perez